This 12C is McLaren Special Ops first salvo in the carbon fiber wars

Carbon fiber as far as the eye can see.

If you're the type who's always found the McLaren 12C a bit pedestrian, first, go get your pulse checked, then go talk to McLaren Special Operations. The 12C MSO is officially a concept built by McLaren's customization arm, but it also showcases MSO's many capabilities.

The changes to the exterior are fairly dramatic, with exposed carbon fiber everywhere. With its carbon chin splitter, the new front fascia is reminiscent of the super rare 12C High Sport. There's also a new hood flanked by GT racer style louvres over the front wheels. The carbon fiber stripe that starts on the hood continues over a McLaren F1-style roof-mounted air intake. The wheels are special diamond cut items with attached titanium bolts. The engine cover and rear wing/air brake are also exposed carbon fiber, and the rear features a new painted diffuser.

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The two-tone theme extends to the interior, as well. Black leather and carbon fiber contrast with glossy white surfaces on the steering wheel, center console, and doors.

Aside from any reductions in weight as a result of the new carbon fiber parts, McLaren hasn't officially revealed any performance enhancements for the 12C MSO. This means you'll have to make do with a 620 hp 3.8-liter twin-turbo V8, a 0-60 time of 3.1 seconds, and a top speed of 207 mph.